Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

In 30 minutes, this elegant looking summer dish is ready for your family to enjoy.

Total Time: 0:30

Level:
Easy

Yield:
4 main-dish servings

Serves:
4

Ingredients

4 ear corn

4 slice bacon

16 large sea scallops

¼ tsp. Black pepper

2 medium tomatoes

2 ripe nectarines

¼ c. chopped fresh basil leaves

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 pinch cayenne (ground red pepper)

.23 tsp. salt

Directions

Preheat grill on medium-high.

Grill corn 10 minutes or until browned, turning. Meanwhile, on microwave-safe plate, place bacon between paper towels. Microwave on High 1 minute.

Press 4 scallops together, flat sides down, in single layer; wrap with 1 slice bacon. Insert skewer through overlapping ends of bacon, pressing through to other side of scallops. Repeat with remaining scallops and bacon. Sprinkle black pepper on scallops.

Grill, covered, 5 to 7 minutes or until just opaque throughout, turning once.

Cut kernels off cobs and place in large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, nectarines, basil, lemon juice, cayenne, and salt. Serve with scallops.